Illinois Direct Primary Bill Sets Party Nominations by Vote
A state act outlines direct primary procedures for selecting party nominees across state, congressional, county, city, and village offices. It defines political party status, primary scheduling, committee structures, ballot formats, petitions, voting rules, and canvassing, with penalties for violations and provisions for vacancies and certifications.
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United States
University of Ilinois
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Senatorial Committee
General Assembly
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Lewis elected president of United Mine Workers
Indianapolis Feb 4 Thomas L Lewis of Bridgeport Ohio was declared elected president of the United Mine Workers at the annual convention. He won 82 472 votes against rivals Sites and W R Wilson of Blogssboro Pa D W Ham D Ryan was named secretary treasurer succeeding W B Wilson who introduced Lewis to delegates Wilson pledged support and Lewis promised to defend workers rights while remaining conservative about gains for laboring men of America
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Thomas L. Lewis
Bridgeport
United Mine Workers of Amenea
Lewis
W. R. Wilson
Blogssboro
Ham D. Ryan
Wilson Lewis
WB. Wilson
Wilson
PAYS TOO LOW WAGES
Washington reports the twenty fourth annual civil service tally shows about 97,000 executive officers and staff as of June 30 1907 with 196918 examined, up 12700 from last year. Despite a large pool of eligibles the number of appointments remains limited and higher positions suffer from low salaries and poor advancement.
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Washington
United States Civil Service Comission
Executive Civil Service
He Captured His Man Ledger City Style
St Louis police officer William Walsh who inherited 815,000 from an Irish relative six months ago decided to keep his badge to catch a purse snatcher he once failed to detain. He arrested Edward James, a Negro, who escaped May 31 after Walsh first nabbed him. Walsh then recaptured James Sunday night at the patrol box and jailed him, though he remains unsure about resigning his police position.
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St. Louis
William Walsh
Ireland
Edward James
Walsh
Necro
James
Potceman
Senate and House in Brief in Washington
Washington February 4. A Senate appeal favored a 700000 government exhibit appropriation for the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition at Seattle in 1908. The day centered on calendar bills passed, while Indian appropriation bills receded as national politics dominated the session. Adel urged a flat twelve dollar monthly pension for soldiers widows, boosting the total grant by 12600000, with near unanimous support save a single vote.
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Senate
House
Washington
Adel
Remarkable Heart Sewed After Fatal Stabbing
In a rare and difficult operation at the emergency hospital Washington and colleagues performed heart suturing on Richard Denton, a Black patient stabbed in the chest. Denton’s heart was nearly split in two and surgeons opened the breast to repair it. five stitches were required. He is expected to recover.
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Washington, Et
Richard Denton
Denton
Thieves and Adulterers in Chicago Arrests
Chicago police arrested Medard Bell aged nineteen and Catherine Gengen bach eighteen for posing as Mr and Mrs Ifedare Martin on the city’s south side. They allegedly stole jewelry valued at 2500 dollars from the girl's father according to information from New York.
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Chicago
Medard Bell
Catherine Gengenbach
Ifedare Martin
New York
Bryan Reception at Reading Discusses National Issues
William Jen Bryan spoke at an informal Reading hotel reception on February 4. He contrasted Roosevelt administration policies with Democratic positions, reaffirming his stance and engaging attendees in policy comparisons.
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Reading
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William Jen Thes Bryan
Roosevelt
Mayor vetoes smoking ordinance in New York city council
The ordinance recently passed by the city board to restrict smoking in public places has been vetoed by Mayor Mercedun. The tugger notes that the action lacks the authority to enforce such a measure. The vote timeline and exact entities remain unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Board of
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Mercedun
Phe Tugger
Love of the Sea and Maritime Passion Across Nations
The text notes maritime importance in Great Britain and the United States, linking national interest in nautical matters to naval fleets and broad passion for sea related sport and pastime. It cites Vindu, Madras, as a source mentioning this view.
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Great Britain
United States
Madras
Future Sea Battles According to Scientific American
The article predicts future naval battles will feature very large ships of 20 000 tons plus with 12 to 14 inch guns. Engagements will occur at extreme ranges in line ahead formations, favoring fleets that concentrate heavy guns in the shortest battle, reshaping ship design and strategy.
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Scientific American
Port Arthur
Tsushima Strait
Uses For Austrian Recruits Like the Heir to the Throne
The article reports that Austrian recruits are drafted to archducal estates for army service including pheasant preserve duties and park improvements. Paragraphs describe squads used as dummy trees for experiments with throne imagery, with soldiers receiving minimal rations and poor pay. London Lady's Realm notes the frugal royal stance and mistreatment of conscripts.
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John Gilpib
London Lady's Realm
Dangerous Radiation Dangers During Turret Melting Incident
On a Portsmouth cruiser under repair an attempt to melt a turret hole with an electric arc drew curious onlookers. The operation caused severe burns and eye injuries to several witnesses, including the driver whose face skin was scorched and copper colored, while others at a distance feared temporary or permanent vision loss.
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Portsmouth
England
Berrow
Kigling's School Echoes on Exchange of Ideas
A fragment notes Rudyard Kipling quoted by Robert Barr in the Detroit Free Press. The remark concerns shifting subjects during exchanges of ideas and underscores a recurring theme of focus in discourse.
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Kigling
Rudyard Wipling
Robert Barr
Detroit Free Press
Cascasweet Baby Remedy Sold by Local Druggist
When the baby is cross and worried you will find Cascasweet quiets the little one in a short time. The well known remedy for babies and children is sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist, 85 Stephensen St.
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Jungkunz
Stephensen St
Burdett Piano Tuner Takes Orders at Browné Dollmeyer’s
F. J. Burdett, a piano tuner, places orders at Browné Dollmeyer’s shop, seeking parts and services for instrument maintenance. The note highlights Burdett’s activity in the local music scene and his ongoing professional engagements.
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F. J. Burdett
Browné Dollmeyer
Daily Journal Delivery Rate Announcement
The Daily Journal offers citywide delivery for 100 per week. Readers can receive the newspaper at any city location for a flat weekly price.
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The
Daily Journal
Attorney's Coup in Court Over Will Case
An attorney for the plaintiff exposes a defense tactic in a will dispute where a bedridden man’s sister had inherited. The verdict favors the young girl claiming the will was invalid, and she is celebrated as she leaves with her attorney, while the defendant’s counsel disappears.
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Pettiforter
A. Mitchetd
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Sold Locally
Take DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills. They promptly relieve backache and weak back. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunuz, druggist, 85 Stephenson St.
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Wm. F. Jungkunuz
iStephenson 8&T
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